deadline
Americannoun
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the time by which something must be finished or submitted; the latest time for finishing something.
a five o'clock deadline.
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a line or limit that must not be passed.
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(formerly) a boundary around a military prison beyond which a prisoner could not venture without risk of being shot by the guards.
noun
Other Word Forms
- postdeadline adjective
Etymology
Origin of deadline
Example Sentences
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That said, most of those teams will be playing with more desperation as they look to make the playoffs — and some could look a lot different after Friday’s trade deadline.
From Los Angeles Times
When the basketball world convened in Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star Game, the main point of discussion wasn’t the upcoming playoffs or the looming trade deadline.
His statement came ahead of a Friday deadline for the company to get on board with the Pentagon’s demands or else face some pretty dire consequences.
Lakers fans were hoping that the first big move by the new ownership group led by Mark Walter would come at the recent trade deadline.
From Los Angeles Times
The decision comes ahead of a Friday deadline to reach an agreement or face tough government measures.
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